Pondering Nerdcast Episode 49: E3 2016
Summary
On this episode we talk about Hologram Karaoke being a thing?, The Justice League is going to be fun, and E3 2016. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- Missouri is about to experiment with power from an unlikely source — its roads. (http://bit.ly/291rZJW)
- YouTube unveils mobile live streaming at VidCon. (http://on.mash.to/291s408)
- Hologram Karaoke Is Finally Here. (http://ti.me/291s4Nw)
Film
- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Adds Comic Book Movie ‘Son Of Shaolin’ To His Already-Packed Slate. (http://uproxx.it/291s9Rj)
- The Promise of an Actually Fun Justice League. (http://theatln.tc/291sq6P)
Gaming
- Every Game From E3 That's Coming in 2016 (So Far). (http://l.gamespot.com/28QFzkF)
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Mac Cauley of Borrowed Light Studios
We sit down with Mac Cauley to talk his upcoming VR Game Spectro and his studio Borrowed Light Studios. To check out more about his studio games check out the website below.
http://www.borrowedlightvr.com/
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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 48: Another Wolverine movie? *sigh*
Summary
On this episode: the whole gang is here and we talk about why Overwatch is so popular, Dan Aykroyd defending the new Ghostbusters movie, our thoughts on the Assassin's Creed movie trailer, and yet another Wolverine movie. All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes:
Tech
- Nvidia's Latest 'Most Advanced Graphics Card' Is Faster And Cheaper Than The Last One. (http://bit.ly/20QGwvj)
Film
- The Director Of ‘Kung Fury’ Just Revealed He’s Making A Sequel. (http://uproxx.it/20QFj75) PSA
- Dan Aykroyd Comes Out Swinging in Defense of the New Ghostbusters. (http://bit.ly/20QFKyp)
- YES, WOLVERINE 3 WILL BE RATED R. (http://bit.ly/20QGgMV)
- THE ROCK'S JUMANJI ROLE WILL HONOR ROBIN WILLIAMS. (http://bit.ly/20QGFic)
- Assassin's Creed - Trailer World Premiere. (http://bit.ly/20QGd3t)
Gaming
- Here’s a closer look at Overwatch ‘Play of the Game’ mechanic. (http://bit.ly/20QGd3H)
- All the cinematic movies released for Overwatch. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nij9XzAOwyk)
- RUMOR: LIONHEAD WAS CLOSED BECAUSE MICROSOFT WOULDN'T SELL FABLE. (http://bit.ly/20QGQdq)
Pondering Nerdcast interviewing: Tim Knowlton of Disc Jockey Jockey
Disc Jockey Jockey is probably one of the most unique video game you will run into. Lance and Mekeisa interviews Tim Knowlton the creator of Disc Jockey Jockey and talk about where the game is at now and where it's going. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
“You work for a radio company with several radio stations. A bad software update leaves the DJs unable to control their microphones. You’re in the control room, patched between the studios and the broadcast tower. You need to tune in to each station and put the DJs on-air when they need to speak. No dead air.”
For Information check out his web site
http://www.discjockeyjockey.com/
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Forest Handford of Affectiva and Nevermind
Geese and ganders, this week we have a great interview for you to listen to: Forest Handford, programmer, game developer, and all around swell guy. Handford is the DevOps Lead and Games Evangelist for Affectiva's Emotion AI enabling software, featured in game like Nevermind.
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Guest
@ForestJay/ Forest Handford
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Tommy KraftStar Trek Horizon
On this episode Lance and Zack sit down with Tommy Kraft, to talk about his film Star Trek Horizon and his new project in development Discovery.
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 47: A VR Future for Movies
Summary
Cute robots teach kids to code, Power Ranger new suit revealed, and Nintendo NX may use cartridges. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
Google created a virtual reality paint brush lets you walk through your own artwork. (http://read.bi/1VLUXSx)
This Cute Robot Teaches Pre-Schoolers To Code. (http://bit.ly/22PkrgB)
Film
Google's 360-degree monster short is the future of movies. (http://on.mash.to/22PkKZ0)
UTAH THEATER CITED FOR SHOWING 'DEADPOOL' SUING OVER LAW USE. (http://bit.ly/22PkXLC)
CIVIL WAR DIRECTORS BELIEVE MCU WILL ADD LGBT CHARACTERS SOON. (http://bit.ly/1q1t8HL)
Power Rangers movie reboot - new suits revealed (http://tinyurl.com/ht8ecrz)
Gaming
Meet the gambling kingpin funding Eve Online's biggest war. (http://bit.ly/22PlrRV)
Official Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare Reveal Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1q1t3UJ)
MODERN WARFARE REMASTER WON'T BE A STANDALONE RELEASE. (http://bit.ly/1q1t8aI)
Nintendo NX may revert to cartridges for games. (http://bit.ly/1VLVyUg)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 46: Comic Con and 20th Century Break Up
Summary
It’s episode 46 and the whole gang is here. Alyssa, Nate, Dwain and Lance sit down to talk about really expensive tiny homes, Jared Leto going full joker with his fellow cast members, and 20th-century fox pulling out of Comic Con. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
You can now design a $250,000 tiny house on an app and get it delivered in months. (http://read.bi/22vAGPQ)
DARPA's rocket-dodging armored vehicles inch closer to reality. (http://bit.ly/1r02XSA)
X-Men: Apocalypse | Final Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX. (http://bit.ly/1r03Bjd)
Jared Leto Went Full Joker And Sent His ‘Suicide Squad’ Co-Stars NSFW ‘Care’ Packages. (http://uproxx.it/22vAP5X)
The Legendarily Awful CD-i ‘Zelda’ Games Redone In 3-D Is Trippy Required Viewing. `(http://uproxx.it/22vARL4)
Nintendo NX launching March 2017. New Zelda will be released on Wii U and NX simultaneously (http://bit.ly/1UgLCkb)
Dark Souls 3 is last of its series. (http://bit.ly/1r03Fzj)
Should we be worried more companies will follow suit? (http://lat.ms/23bKLBX)
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Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Eric Dean Seaton, creator of Legend of the Mantamaji
On this episode, Meke and Lance interview Eric Dean Seaton, the creator of the comic book Legend of the Mantamaji. Listen in as we talk about Seaton's career, Mantamaji magic, and what it means to see oneself represented on screen.
Show Notes
Learn more about the Legend of the Mantamaji at http://legendofthemantamaji.com/.
Pondering Nerdcast Interview: Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw of Kirin Rise
Yet another awesome interview with Kirin Rise creator/illustrator Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw, respectively. Listen in and find out more about the fictional novel that's great for all ages.
On this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast, Meke interviews Ed Cruz and Ron Langtiw, creator and illustrator respectively of the novel Kirin Rise - The Cast of Shadows. It’s about a young girl secretly training in Wing Chun Gung Fu. It's is a fictional work made up of smooth writing, beautiful drawings, and an amazing set of characters.
Find out more about Kirin Rise at their website - http://www.kirinrise.com/
Also visit Kirin Rise's profiles on Facebook, Youtube, and Barnes & Noble. You won't regret it!
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Pondering Nerdcasts Episode 46: Interviewing Daryl Freimark
Summary
The Pondering Nerdcast did a recent interview with Daryl Freimark, Producer of the upcoming film version of the graphic novel, The Devil is Due in Dreary. He produced/co-produced works such as Hairspray, Allegiance, What's Your Number, and A Rising Tide.
The Devil is Due in Dreary is on Comixology, Facebook, and on Goodreads! You can find out more about Daryl Freimark, THE MAN HIMSELF, online on IMDB and on LinkedIn.
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Ponering Nerdcast Episode 45: Robots make us Randy
The Rogue One trailer dropped and egotistical males lost their minds, Wonder Woman comic will see some major changes along with the DC cinematic universe, and it seems touching robots turns people on... All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes
Tech
Tech imitates art in a 3D printed fake Rembrandt based on the old master’s style. (http://tcrn.ch/1MgeuqV)
Humans Get Aroused When Touching Robots, New Study Shows. (http://nbcnews.to/1MgeA1U)
Gaming
This Raspberry Pi-enabled Game Boy is a retro gamer’s dream. (http://bit.ly/1MgeGXp)
The Vaping Congressman Allegedly Spent Over $1,000 of His Campaign Funds to Buy Video Games. (http://bit.ly/1MggSOs)
PlayStation 4 Remote Play Is Pretty Buggy Right Now. (http://ti.me/1Mgh3cx)
Comics
GRANT MORRISON ON WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE'S BIRTH, RACE, AND SEXUALITY CHANGES. (http://bit.ly/1MghdRe)
Film
Warner Bros. drastically revamped its movie schedule after 'Batman v Superman' backlash. (http://read.bi/1MgfP10)
Check Out The First Teaser Look At ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’. (http://uproxx.it/1MgfRWM)
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Official Teaser Trailer. (http://bit.ly/1ULPxq1)
The Internet breaks again with anger. (http://bit.ly/1ULRxP5)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 44 Holy FF15, Batman!
Get your DNA analysis on the go, Netflix has over 600 hours of original content, Xbox is slowly becoming a Windows PC, FF15 got a release date and new demo, and Kevin Smith isn’t pleased with Batman V Superman. All this and more on today's: Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Tech
- Teardown of Oculus Rift finds good design that’s somehow relatively easy to repair. (http://tcrn.ch/22QeVQn)
- Citizen scientists, you can now DIY your own DNA analysis with Bento Lab. (http://tcrn.ch/22Qf1au)
- NEW NASA EXHIBIT LETS YOU VIRTUALLY TOUR MARS WITH BUZZ ALDRIN. (http://bit.ly/22Qf5qU)
Film
- Kevin Smith: Batman v Superman shows 'fundamental misunderstanding' of both superheroes. (http://bit.ly/22Qfyt5)
- Netflix now has 111 original shows and movies — here's why the company has grown them by an average of 185% per year. (http://read.bi/22QfzgC)
Gaming
- The Xbox is finally becoming a Windows PC. Do you care?. (http://cnet.co/22QgjlZ)
- Your Xbox One will turn into a devkit this summer with a Windows 10 update. (http://bit.ly/22QgptC)
- FINAL FANTASY 15 RELEASE DATE, DEMO DETAILS. (http://bit.ly/22Qgwp3)
- Also, FF15 movie and anime series announced. (http://bit.ly/1pOVNjx)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 43: Interview with Calyn Pickens Rich
Show Notes
The Pondering Nerdcast did a recent interview with Calyn Pickens Rich, illustrator of Dill!, the 10 year old comic book artist living life in 1999. She is also the creator of the comics Born to Crash, Dining with Dana, and Undead Machinery.
You can find her work on Dill Comics, and on Patreon! Fans can connect with Dr. Calyn on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube too.
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 42: Glide Over Water
Strap a VR headset to your face and ride a roller coaster... it seems most critics don’t like Batman V Superman... and is Harrison Ford too old for Indiana Jones 5? All this and more on today's episode of the Pondering Nerdcast!
Show Notes
Tech
My favorite roller coaster now blasts off as a VR ride! (http://cnet.co/22Jmtkm)
Goodyear's spherical, levitating tire proves nothing about autonomous cars will be normal. (http://on.mash.to/1VezH6m)
Film
'Batman v Superman' is not worth your money, many reviews say. (http://lat.ms/22JmaG5)
The Killing Joke Movie: Check Out the First Image. (http://bit.ly/1VezRe3)
Indiana Jones and the Tide of Ageism: why such a reaction to the fifth film? (http://bit.ly/1VezVuo)
Gaming
SONY CAGEY ON XBOX-PS4 CROSS-NETWORK PLAY. (http://bit.ly/1VeAhRz)
Is This the Secretive Nintendo NX Controller? (http://for.tn/22JmmoT)
Nintendo: No, we're not killing off the Wii U. (http://cnet.co/1UPrBAB)
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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 41: I'm not paying $50 for that and fuck you spiderman
Humans may be living on the Moon sooner than we think, Microsoft cancels Fable Legends, $50 for home movie rentals??, and there is going to be 23 Jump Street Men in Black crossover… All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Note
How To Make 3D Holograms With Your Smartphone. (http://bit.ly/1QIEFoI)
WE COULD BE LIVING ON THE MOON IN 10 YEARS OR LESS. (http://bit.ly/1QIFduN)
This New Movie Streaming Service Means You’ll Never Go to the Movies Again. (http://go.brit.co/1QIFoGE)
See Spider-Man Pop-Up in the New Captain America Trailer. (http://ti.me/1QIFDBj)
23 JUMP STREET/MEN IN BLACK CROSSOVER MOVING FORWARD AT SONY. (http://bit.ly/1QIFT3x)
Microsoft cancels Fable Legends, possibly closing down Lionhead Studios. (http://bit.ly/227oWrR)
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 40: Full of Lies
Yahoo wants a slice of that eSport pie, the Ghostbusters trailer has landed, and Coleco Chameleon is full of lies. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
Yahoo welcomes the rise of eSports with its own hub. (http://engt.co/1Y3RKM9)
Repeating fast radio bursts found coming from outside our galaxy. (http://bit.ly/1Y3ROf1)
GHOSTBUSTERS - Official Trailer (HD). (http://bit.ly/1WYg94D)
Retro Gaming Console Coleco Chameleon's Launch Date Is Being Delayed Indefinitely. (http://bit.ly/1TqjE6a)
HTC Vive Pre: Everything you need to know. (http://cnet.co/1TqjHyK)
Pondering Nerdcast Special Episode: Interviwing Captain Zorikh
Lance John of the Pondering Nerds got to sit down with Captain Zorikh and talk all things Big Apple Con, the oldest con in New York City.
Pondering Nerds will be attending the upcoming event, so hit the link above or check out the event below for more details and get your tickets.
Pondering Nerdcast Episode 39: Cute Robotic Swarms
Makerbot is having copyright issues, Li-Fi is apparently stupid fast, and Chyna is very creepy when doing yoga. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.
Show Notes
HOW A ROBOTIC OCTOPUS COULD HELP US CONTROL AUTONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS. (http://bit.ly/1KMwubZ)
MakerBot learns that 3D printing and copyright don't quite mix. (http://engt.co/1KMwAAi)
This new technology will let you download 23 movies in one second. (http://read.bi/1KMxgpb)
Former WWE Star Chyna Has A Very Creepy Wrestling Yoga Web Series. (http://uproxx.it/1KMwTLx)
10 Hotly-Anticipated 2016 Video Games You Should Be Worried About. (http://bit.ly/1KMxEEi)
The next Nintendo Direct will be all things Pokemon. (http://bit.ly/1SagHoT)